OBITUARY

Rene' Mitchell Peterman

August 31, 1926 – February 5, 2013

PETERMAN, RENE’ “Pete” age 86, died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the Genesys Hospice Care Center. Memorial Services will be 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 9, 2013 at the Hill Funeral Home, 11723 S. Saginaw St., Grand Blanc, MI. Rev. Hank Messing officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 to 8:00 P.M. Rene’ was born August 31, 1926 in Mt. Morris, MI. to parents Fred and Dulcie (Mitchell) Peterman. He retired from General Motors in 1986 after 42 years of service. Rene’ was a graduate of Michigan State University. He married Jacqueline Hruska April 20, 1956 in Flint. Rene’ was a member of the Flint Institute of Arts, Grand Blanc Historical Museum, past member and President of the American Electroplaters Society, and American Society of Metals, American Legion and a charter member of Buick Town Chapter of Buick Club of America. He had a love for the outdoors including hunting, camping, fishing, gardening and rock hunting. He also loved “making pot” which is how he jokingly referred to making pottery. Surviving are children Linda Nicholas, George Peterman, Lorene (Chris) Anderson; grandchildren Courtney Peterman, George Peterman II; great-grandchildren Bryden and Ariaunna; brother Don; sisters Jane and Dulcianna; sister-in-law Lorraine; several nieces and nephews; dear friends Rosemary and Wiley Edmonds and family. Preceded in death by wife Jacqueline; son John; brother Frederick; sister Delphine and son-in-law Robert. Memorial contributions may be made to Genesys Hospice or Holy Family Church Outreach.

REMEMBERING

Rene' Mitchell Peterman

Maggie & Ron Krohn

February 21, 2013

We were so sorry to hear of Pete's passing. We purchased his beautiful home he built on Lake Ogemaw and treasure all the hard work and landscaping and stories he told us about the area when he first bought the property. We had a nice talk as he was packing up his trailer at Lake Ogemaw last summer and he was tickled that my son was attending MSU as he was wearing his MSU ballcap. He was sad to leave the Lake area; he loved it up there. He will never leave our thoughts as we cherish every nail he hammered into our home and is a legend at Lake Ogemaw.Maggie & Ron Krohn

Don Peterman

February 10, 2013

George,Lorene and Linda, Words can never express your loss. You can all be so proud of your father, he did so much for everyone and I don't think there was anything he couldn't do. I mostly remember the days when we were young with him in the apple orchard. Always at work and doing something. Then the days at the camp in the UP. Never forget the time I drove him up to our deer camp in my S-10 Chevy during a snow storm, it was a great trip, he kept me awake driving and we saw the biggest buck ever just east of Munising. Never forget him saying run it over, I laughed and said it would total my small truck and hit the breaks. It ended with both of us laughing. He will be so sadly missed by all who knew him. My children will never forget the times he scared them (first time) with his cat cry then looking forward to hearing it; laughing. He is in a greater place and with us always in spirit. RIP Uncle Rene' Our prayers are with you all.Don, Nicole, Danielle & Amanda

February 9, 2013

To our cousins Linda, George, Lorene, Courtney, Geo, Bryden and Ariaunna - What a treasure of fond memories you must have to bring you comfort during this time of sadness. Though many miles separated us, Rene has always been at the forefront of the cherished family reminiscence. The way Rene's cat sound immitations would distract us at the dinner table so Grandpa Jack could "steal" our food; the camping trip without utensils and with hardboiled eggs to make breakfast with (and the thought of Jackie and our mom back at home breaking open the raw eggs for their potato salad); and Rene letting our Chris get his first first drive time around Applewood Acres on his Cushman (I think). May he rest in peace. With Love - Mike, Shelley and Christopher

Woody Miller

February 8, 2013

Pete and Jackie were our neighbors here in West Branch. They were a great couple and will be sadly missed. Our sympathy to the Peterman families. Woody and Diane Miller

Tom & Kim Campbell

February 8, 2013

George, our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Folks that new your dad understand his great deeds.Farmer Tom

February 8, 2013

Pete and I became close friends at Buick, and even though I left GM in 1971, we stayed close, and recently with email. Jim Thayer

Toni Vlaovich

February 7, 2013

I am so lucky that I was blessed with him as my Uncle. We have so many wonderful family memories and Uncle Rene is such a big part of them. I look forward to celebrating his life with you, Linda, George, and Lorene. I will cherish all the pottery that he has made for me, and pass it down to my children. With Love, Toni

Dr. Rob Leach

February 7, 2013

The circle of life! Great memories! What an honor to have known Pete.His legacy and good deeds will live on forever!Dr. Rob

February 7, 2013

just a short line to say god bless to you my old friend and all your family. Roy Allen

Gary Cramer

February 7, 2013

Pete has been my friend since 1969 when I called on him at Buick. We built Street Rods together, hunted and did a lot of remodeling. Pete was always a pleasure to be around and a wonderful role model. Pete was a genuine friend and it's hard to imagine life without him. They say it takes a minute to find a special person, an hour to appreciate them, a day to love them, but an entire life to forget them. Pete was a special person and leaves an immeasurable void in the hearts of those he is leaving behind. I loved him - everyone did - and I am really going to miss him. How blessed I was to have him in my life. Gary Cramer

Michael Cramer

February 7, 2013

Dear George and Family,The Cramer Family shares in your grief. Pete was a great friend, a coworker, hunting partner and father/grandfather figure. Men like him don't come around everyday. The time at the ol' hunting camp "Ridgevale" were some of our fondest memories. We will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Warren Ricker

February 7, 2013

Pete and I go back many years. We have enjoyed our friendship and the many fishing trips at George's place in the upper peninsular. We will miss all the good times we had together with him an Jackie. Pete is a great loss to Martha and I and we send our condolence to his family. Martha & Warren

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